A story of love, compassion, and danger, this political thriller is about one family who had the courage to fight for justice in a country ruled by fear. Carlos Rueda and his family live in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where thousands of people have disappeared after speaking up against the dictator in power. When Carlos' wife Cecilia disappears after writing a controversial article, he begins a desperate search to find her while Cecilia fights to find...

"A través de los ojos de Penny, una chica de once años de familia italoamericana, conoceremos aspectos de la historia reciente de los Estados Unidos y de cómo las circunstancias de la guerra afectaron, a veces de manera dramática, a los americanos de origen italiano. Es una historia de familias: lo que las une y lo que las separa." --From publisher's description. As she turns twelve during the summer of 1953, Penny gains new insights into herself...

In these two fantastical stories, a boy visits his grandfather in the nursing home and learns that he has a few surprises. In the next story a strange family custom is unveiled.

Provides advice on all aspects of infant care from the members of the American Academy of Pediatrics, discussing such topics as behavior, growth, immunizations, and safety. Traducción al español del resumen en inglés: Brinda asesoramiento sobre todos los aspectos del cuidado infantil a los miembros de la Academia Estadounidense de Pediatría, y analiza temas como el comportamiento, el crecimiento, las inmunizaciones y la seguridad.

"En Linares, al norte del país, con la Revolución mexicana como telón de fondo... Un buen día, la vieja nana de la familia Morales abandona sorpresivamente un reposo que parecía eterno para perderse en el monte. Cuando la encuentran, sostiene dos pequeños bultos, uno en cada brazo: de un lado un bebé deforme y del otro un panal de abejas. Ante la insistencia de la nana por conservar y cuidar al pequeño, la familia decide adoptarlo. Cubierto...

Louie, a part-time mechanic at a muffler shop, spends most of his time at home taking care of his four-year-old daughter, Lucy, while his wife, Kim, the real breadwinner, works as a full-time nurse. This untraditional arrangement can be difficult at times, as Louie is never content with the role of caregiver (despite having no skills or ambition to offer his family or society), and Kim can never quite let go of controlling, supervising and criticizing...

"Alyce está encerrrada en el manicomio Bedlam, muy enfadada, dicen algunos. Su madre fue quemada acusada de realizar brujería, su casa fue destruida y su espíritu aniquilado. Pero tal vez Alyce no esté tan desolada como parece. La visita de dos extraños enmascarados le dará la oportunidad de escapar, y Alyce no la desaprovechará. Se verá obligada a huir a Londres, pero mientras descubre sus poderes de magia oscura, se da cuenta de que fuerzas...

A polygamist and independent businessman lives in Salt Lake City with his three wives and seven children. He faces many challenges in meeting the emotional, romantic, and financial needs of his wives.

A witty, moving, and empathetic look into the orbit of actor Johnny Marco. You have probably seen him in the tabloids; Johnny is living at the legendary Chateau Marmont hotel in Hollywood. He has a Ferrari to drive around in, and a constant stream of girls and pills to stay in with. Comfortably numbed, Johnny drifts along. Then, his 11-year-old daughter Cleo from his failed marriage arrives unexpectedly at the Chateau. Their encounters encourage Johnny...